{"id":2651,"date":"2025-10-28T16:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campervanservice.fr\/?p=2651"},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:10:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:10:20","slug":"limportance-dune-solide-autonomie-electrique-en-voyage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/campervanservice.fr\/en\/limportance-dune-solide-autonomie-electrique-en-voyage\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of a solid electric range when travelling"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The importance of a solid electrical range when travelling in a motorhome <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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When travelling in a van or motorhome, the\u2019electric autonomy<\/strong> Everything depends on it: preserving food, working on a computer, lighting in the evening, heating water, recharging appliances... A well-designed system prevents energy shortages, extends the life of equipment and makes your journey more stress-free.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What do we mean by \u201celectric range\u201d?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Travelling through France, Spain or Portugal in a van or motorhome is a real taste of freedom - but this freedom is based on one crucial point: the right equipment.\u2019electric autonomy<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

From the Basque coast to the roads of Andalusia, via the passes of the Pyrenees, having a reliable installation means never being dependent on a 230 V socket, even for several days at a time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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In France: comfort and standards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrance is a road-trip paradise. Service areas, municipal car parks, electricity points... But access to a plug isn't guaranteed everywhere - especially in the mountains, on the Atlantic coast, or in protected natural areas.\nA good electric range allows you to :\n\npark freely (without plugging in),\n\nstay 100 % autonomous for several days,\n\ncomply with VASP approval rules, which require a safe, compliant electrical installation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTip<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tvariable temperatures and Basque humidity reduce solar yield by 10 to 20 % \u2192 provide a solar margin and a reliable BMS on the lithium batteries.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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In Spain: sunshine and maximum autonomy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpain is the ideal playground for solar self-sufficiency, with over 300 days of sunshine a year in many regions (Andalusia, Murcia, Catalonia).\nHere, solar power becomes your main source of energy.\nA few tips:\n\nLay your solar panels flat in summer (to limit heating), slightly tilted in winter.\n\nSpanish campsites often offer connections up to 10 A - so limit your consumption (12 V fridge, no 230 V air conditioning).\n\nRural areas (Asturias, Galicia) require a good LiFePO4 lithium battery to last several days without recharging.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Portugal VS Northern Europe? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Portugal & Southern Europe - Heat changes the game<\/strong><\/p>

Below 35\u00b0C, a 12 V fridge consumes more power. AGMs don't like high temperatures; LiFePO4s cope better, provided they are well managed (BMS, air circulation). I'm predicting a margin of +30 % on solar for the Portuguese summers.<\/p>

Northern Europe - Diversifying sources<\/strong><\/p>

In Brittany, Germany and Scandinavia, the amount of sunshine is decreasing: I mix solar + DC-DC, and I keep the 230 V charger for camping stops. The aim isn't to pile up the watts, it's to recharge regularly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mistakes I make and how we correct them at Campervan service in Anglet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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